Research And Market Intelligence Consultant/Chief Of Staff

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family office in the UAE seeks a strategic advisor to work closely with the CEO on investment analysis and advisory across diverse sectors. The role involves conducting in-depth market research, preparing executive presentations, and collaborating with external partners to drive strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of relevant experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to translate complex insights into actionable recommendations.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Direct exposure to high-impact mandates

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years experience in management consulting or research.
• Strong understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to prepare executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead market and geopolitical research for strategic decisions.
• Prepare Board-level presentations and investor briefs.
• Support CEO in evaluating distressed assets and capital raising.

Skills

Market Research

Financial Analysis

Strategic Advisory

Competitor Analysis

Presentation Skills

Job description

A unique opportunity to work in a single family office, led by a second-generation entrepreneur with deep ties between the UAE and Spain. The organisation works on mandates across multiple geographies, and the role offers direct exposure to investment deals, financial analysis, and strategic advisory across a diverse range of sectors. Client Details The organisation is a single family office with a unique focus on strategic advisory, investment analysis, and cross-border facilitation between the GCC and Europe. With deep-rooted relationships in both the UAE and Spain, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and sovereign investors on bespoke opportunities across a wide variety of sectors. Description * Lead in-depth market, industry, and geopolitical research to inform strategic decisions and investment feasibility. * Structure and conduct opportunity assessments, including sector scans, competitor benchmarking, and market entry analysis. * Co-develop investment theses and strategic roadmaps for new market entry or transaction support initiatives. * Synthesise economic, financial, and regulatory insights to support client positioning in GCC and European markets. * Prepare Board-level presentations, investor briefs, and policy papers that distill complex analyses into clear strategic recommendations, contributing to data driven decision making. * Support the CEO in evaluating distressed assets, capital raising opportunities, and commercial due diligence. * Collaborate directly with external partners (e.g., consulting firms, real estate advisors, legal counsel) to validate assumptions and stress-test strategic decisions. Job Offer * Attractive compensation package * Work directly with the CEO on cross-border strategic initiatives * Gain exposure to diverse, high-impact mandates across sectors and regions

* 4 - 7 years experience within a management consulting/research & insights firm or a mix of industry and consulting experience. * Proven ability to conduct structured market research, industry benchmarking, and competitor analysis to support strategic decisions. * Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and ability to assess business performance and valuation. * Experience developing investment theses, strategic frameworks, and go-to-market strategies across multiple geographies or sectors. * Ability to independently translate complex geopolitical or economic insights into clear, actionable recommendations for clients or investors. * Skilled at preparing executive-level presentations, pitch decks, and investment memos. * Comfortable working in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment with direct access to senior decision-makers. * Must be based in the UAE.